Cycling jerseys

[HJ]

Thanks HJ My supplies are down to 1 now. Time to start working on a new order soon methinks.

Oh good, put me down for a pair of bibbed shorts, size L...

 

[betty swollocks]

I have two of these. They are expensive but lovely.
Comfortable: warm when it's cool and cool when it's warm.
Durable too and sleeves can be pulled up to elbow level. I prefer this to short sleeves.

 

[ed_o_brain]

I would look at Howies.

I'm done with cheap (£10-£40) synthetic jerseys. They are okay to begin with but after a reasonable number of washes they really start to stink. Washing them gets them clean, but all that stuff they put in them to make them wick I think washes off and so they are less effective. And because they are man-made they really do stink. Bacteria love them.

So these days I'll wear anything on my top half.

If money were no object I would look at merino wool and other natural wicking fabrics. Or maybe try some more expensive jerseys to see if they really are better.

 

[b0redom]

Right, so it seems like as with the shorts, the jerseys are probably worth paying a bit more for. Has anyone tried the Endura FS260 pro range? I've got the shorts, may as well have a go with the matching jerseys.

 

[HJ]

Endura stuff is good, thats who supplies the CC Jerseys...

 

[inaperfectworld]

i bought a "ground effect" lightweight merino top. it is not so stylish but workmanlike competent (just like me). i wanted one for touring and rear pockets were a priority. i thought it might get a bit itchy when i first put it on but but it hasn't done so. it has merino and some polyester mix fibre which they say is harder wearing; i think that makes it less smell resistant and i had to wash it after 3 days on a recent tour; it did dry very quickly. still with pure polyester it is wash daily or smell. they are a nice, helpful company to deal with. i hoped it would go longer without a wash but overall i am satisfied

 

[wilko]

+1 For Ground Effect gear. Good quality at sensible prices. Made in New Zealand, but their delivery times are real quick. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/index.htm

 

[Garz]

Thanks HJ My supplies are down to 1 now. Time to start working on a new order soon methinks.

Hint hint, cough cough!

Hows the dissertation coming along mate?

 

[Will1985]

Umm...are people wanting me to do it sooner?

 

[Garz]

For me only because the original top I had is getting a bit overused, and the latest addition I got ended up being too tight around my arms. If you can get some CC ones in soon then I wont have to get another stop-gap top!

 

[Headgardener]

Thanks HJ My supplies are down to 1 now. Time to start working on a new order soon methinks.

Umm...are people wanting me to do it sooner?

Hi Will if the general concensus is for another order then could you put me down for a short sleeved jersey please.

 

[peanut]

yes i'd like one too please (SS top ) but it will need to be big

 

[ianrauk]

ss top for me too

 

[nigelnorris]

I'd like a proper cycling jersey, any details, price, etc about a CC one would be good to have please

 

[Will1985]

I won't be paying attention to requests on this thread. What I'll do is make a thread soon with a multi choice poll where people can write their wants.